May 2016 Babies

OK to Wake Clock?

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MnMom322016 wrote:

Has anyone ever used an "OK to Wake" clock for their toddler? My 19 month old wakes up between 4:30-5:30am every single day and I've tried everything else to get her to sleep later but nothing works. I'd like to give this clock a shot. What kind did you buy, and what did you think of it? Thank you!

So I responded to another thread on this, so if you read that, sorry about the repeat. But I did wake up clocks with both my kids. My first was like yours: 4:30-5:30 wake ups.

With him, I used the bunny clock I have posted ins photo below. It worked great. It took awhile, but I eventually got him to sleep till 6:45. If he wakes before then, he knows he’s not supposed to get out of bed before the “bunny” wakes up.

I would have gotten my second

Child the same one, but I didn’t like the newer reviews of it...plus, it used to be $50.

So I got the “bug one.” I think i paid $10...and for $10, it’s OK. However, I have two main complaints . One, is that it doesn’t come with an AC adapter. My second complaint is that when it lights up, it’s really Bright and sometimes wakes him up. The bunny clock is much less bright. If my older son is still asleep at 6:45, it doesn’t wake him up (it does have an actual alarm function if that’s how you went to use it).

Whatever, your choice, just realize that it’s a work in progress. You have to start the process close to a time you know they wake naturally. That way they associate the light with getting out of the crib. Then you gradually increase the time you set the clock for. Be prepared to listen to some crying, but respond promptly once the light comes on.

We use the ok to wake clock! Our little guy is 19 months and we started using it a few weeks ago. He got the hang of it within 2-3 days :) we specifically use it for naptime as he wakes at a decent time in the morning. I bought it for $22 (target online or amazon)

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